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Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£790Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of headphones
5.6

Value for money

Value for money
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 97%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

52%

5.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 96%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 83%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

52%

5.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

4.8
User score
User score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

2.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
2.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Popularity:
Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition has a popularity score of 2.4 points, which is lower than that of 71.3% of products in this category.
2.4
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

5.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
14 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 14 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 64.2% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Grado
Form factor
on-ear
Weight
280 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 280 g, heavier than 73.1% of headphones and equal to 1.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
?
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Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (14 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    14 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    55 mm vs 44 mm
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 0.6 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (1.8 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    1.8 m vs 1.2 m
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (55 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    55 mm vs 44 mm
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 0.6 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (1.8 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    1.8 m vs 1.2 m
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    28,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 4 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (14 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    14 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.45 dB tighter channel balance
    This pair of headphones has a lower channel balance tolerance than the average pair of headphones (0.1 dB vs 0.5 dB). The average headphones have channel balance tolerance of 0.5 dB.
    0.05 dB vs 0.5 dB
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 28.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (280 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    280 g vs 218 g
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 12 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (48 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    48 mm vs 60 mm
  • 8.78x more expensive
    Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£790 vs £90).
    £790 vs £90
  • 29.7% worse value for money
    Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (5.61 vs 7.3).
    5.61 vs 7.27
  • 8.78x more expensive
    Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£790 vs £90).
    £790 vs £90
  • 29.7% worse value for money
    Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (5.61 vs 7.3).
    5.61 vs 7.27
  • 11.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition
    the average pair of headphones
    Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.17 vs 8).
    7.17 vs 8
  • 2.43x less popular
    Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition is less popular than the average pair of headphones (2.42 vs 5.9).
    2.42 vs 5.87
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 28.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (280 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    280 g vs 218 g
  • 12 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (48 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    48 mm vs 60 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 12 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (98 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    98 dB vs 110 dB
  • 5 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
dalethorn2
≈ estimated
25/07/2019
Quick review · listening after several sessions
Verdict
Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition is highly recommended, with a bass lean that some listeners may want to equalise.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

majorhifi.com
13/08/2019
Listening review · Limited-edition headphones
Verdict
The Grado White Headphone is a fun, detailed Grado with tight bass and a wide soundstage, suited to listeners who want distinctive, engaging sound.
techradar.com
10/10/2019
Hands-on review · Limited-edition headphones
Verdict
The Grado White Headphone is a striking open-back with excellent fidelity, but with no wireless features, it suits home listening only.
headfonics.com
20/10/2019
Review · Open-back wood headphone
Verdict
The Grado White is an accurate open-back that suits remasters and well-recorded jazz, but its bright treble and lighter body need care.
headfonia.com
17/03/2020
Review · Limited-run open-back
Verdict
The Grado White is a limited-run open-back with a striking, modern-looking design and bright Grado sound that suits rock, metal and jazz.
musicalhead.de
03/12/2019
Listening test · Limited-edition headphones
Verdict
The Grado White Headphone is a retro-styled open-back with a warm, slightly darker tone, almost a must-buy for committed Grado collectors and Beatles fans.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition

  • Vast and immersive soundstage with precise imaging
  • Exceptionally lightweight and comfortable for long listening sessions
  • Highly detailed midrange, especially for vocals and acoustic instruments
  • Striking and unique limited-edition 'Beatles-inspired' aesthetic
  • Easy to drive even with portable devices and smartphones
  • Exhibits a fun, engaging sound signature compared to standard models

What customers don't like about Grado The White Headphone Limited Edition

  • Bass quantity is lean and lacks deep sub-bass extension
  • Treble can be bright and occasionally harsh with poor recordings
  • Fixed, heavy 'garden-hose' style cable is not detachable
  • Open-back design offers zero noise isolation and significant sound leakage
  • Lacks modern features like a carrying case or balanced connectivity
  • Unrestricted ear cup rotation can lead to cable kinking over time

Verdict

It utilizes large 50mm dynamic drivers matched to within 0.05dB, delivering a frequency response of 14Hz–28kHz and a sensitivity of 98dB (1mW). With a low 32-ohm impedance, these headphones are easily driven by portable devices while providing a neutral, clinical sound signature with an expansive soundstage and forward midrange. Key pros include its lightweight, comfortable 280g design and exceptional clarity for acoustic and classic rock genres. However, main cons include a bulky, non-detachable 8-conductor cable and a bass-light presentation that lacks the deep impact required for bass-heavy modern tracks.

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